US Bridges

RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 1829 E of RD 22 · Structure no. 5234697

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,662
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,083 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 76 - Hamilton
CrossesBr of W Br Rocky River
Location1829 E of RD 22
RouteCounty Highway C0076
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19409, -81.87281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,662 (2015)
Projected traffic5,083 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River carry?

About 3,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 76 - Hamilton over Br of W Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.